Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1090 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,600,724).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3600724
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 226g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1090
- Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.